When Elon Musk talks about robotics, he rarely hides the ambition behind the dream. Tesla's Optimus is pitched as an ...

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A new artificial skin unveiled at CES 2026 could give robots human-like sensitivity, helping machines better understand ...

These interactive pet robots are adorable, quirky, and have their own personality. Most importantly, they are emotionally ...

The model, called Skild Brain, enables robots to think, navigate and respond more like humans. Its launch comes amid a broader push to build humanoid robots capable of more diverse tasks than the ...

Robots are increasingly integrated into daily life, with various applications in healthcare, education, and more. Robots are ...

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A University of Chicago study suggests robots could offer a new kind of support to help kids eliminate anxiety about reading out loud. Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing ...

Researchers at Northeastern University have developed a new algorithm that significantly improves the efficiency of mobile robot navigation. Designed to reduce the heavy memory demands of autonomous ...

From refrigerators powered by artificial intelligence to automated mops and mowers, household robots are on the rise. But are they truly helpful, or just another tech trend? Consumer Reports breaks ...

AgiBot, a humanoid robotics company based in Shanghai, has engineered a way for two-armed robots to learn manufacturing tasks through human training and real-world practice on a factory production ...